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TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC S.Crosier CRC MAIN SCI 106 18980 Textbook
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MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC S.Crosier CRC MAIN SCI 110 19908 Textbook
This class is part of the Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction Certificate. This certificate is for students with career interests in the Green Energy field of work.

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TTh 03:00PM-04:20PM LAB S.Crosier CRC MAIN SCI 109 19910 Textbook
This class is part of the Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction Certificate. This certificate is for students with career interests in the Green Energy field of work.

MW 03:00PM-04:20PM LAB S.Crosier CRC MAIN SCI 109 31362 Textbook
This class is part of the Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction Certificate. This certificate is for students with career interests in the Green Energy field of work.

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This class is part of the Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction Certificate. This certificate is for students with career interests in the Green Energy field of work.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 01-Feb 27Exploring Yosemite on SnowshoesT 07:00PM-09:50PM LEC S.Crosier CRC MAIN SCI 108 19798 TextbookExploring Yosemite on SnowshoesTBA TBA LEC S.Crosier TBA TBA 19798 TextbookTBA TBA LAB S.Crosier Off Campus Field Trip
1 Unit 9 hours Lecture and 27 hours Lab
Required class meetings:
Pre-trip: Tuesday, February 1 & 8, 2011; 7:00 -9:50 p.m. in SCI-108.
Yosemite Field trip: Friday -Sunday, February 25 -27, 2011. Depart 8:00 a.m., Return 8:00 p.m.
Course Description:
This course investigates the physical geography of Yosemite National Park (YNP) in winter using snowshoes. The course format includes two class meetings and a weekend field trip. Topics to be discussed include: geologic origin and glacial geomorphology of Yosemite; the nature of winter as well as plant, animal, and human adaptations to life in the cold; the nature of snow & ice (snow pack metamorphism); basic mountain weather and climate; field identification of plants and animals; and an introduction to techniques for safe navigation using map, compass, and Global Positioning System (GPS) units.
Transportation and backcountry navigation equipment (compass and GPS units) will be provided. Students must pay for shared overnight accommodation in YNP, food, and snowshoe rental (if necessary). Day-time snowshoe "hikes" will average 3-8 miles over easy-to-moderate terrain. Participants should be in good physical condition but need not have previous snowshoeing experience. Early registration is advised. Wait-listed students are strongly encouraged to attend the first class meeting. For information, contact Scott Crosier at crosies@crc.losrios.edu or (916) 691-7210.
This class is part of the Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction Certificate. This certificate is for students with career interests in the Green Energy field of work.